CAMHS Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity to join South Staffordshire Core CAMHS as a CAMHS Practitioner. There are 2 posts available based with the CAMHS teams in Cannock and Stafford.

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner (Registered Mental Health Nurse or HCPC registered professional relevant to Children's mental health- training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy). Our multi-disciplinary team includes as mix of Psychiatrists, Nursing, Social work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and support staff.

Deliver, as part of wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) high quality, timely and comprehensive mental health service for children and young people (CYP) with a range of complex mental health needs. To focus on evidence-based bio-psychosocial assessment and nursing specialist interventions, working towards evidence-based recovery. Ensuring the nursing profession is represented within the multi-disciplinary approach to care. To provide the co-ordination and collaboration in meeting the needs for a defined caseload working directly with CYP, their families/carers and external agencies.

If you have a passion for working with children, young people and their families we would love to hear from you.

Please watch this video for an introduction to the service:

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Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or HCPC registered professional relevant to Children's mental health. Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.

Desirable

• Additional qualification in Child & Adolescent Mental Health, inclusive of but not limited to: CYP IAPT, CBT, CBTp, Family interventions, CAT, DBT etc
• Recognised appropriate qualification in mentoring/assessing/ supporting students in placement
• Non-medical prescriber V300 or working towards this

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience working with those who may experience complex mental health needs in the community setting and working in an MDT
• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs requiring care coordination and autonomous working

Desirable

• Experience of assessing and managing complex needs, including risk within a structured framework such as CPA/Safeguarding Children and familiarity in working in CAMHS
• Experience of effectively managing mental health related issues/referrals/need for advice face to face and virtually including telephone at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations

About the employer

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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